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Infinova Shines at Intersec 2018

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaFebruary 12, 2018November 14, 202404 mins

Infinova had a great kickstart for 2018 with the recently concluded Intersec 2018 Show at Dubai World Trade Center. “For the first time, Infinova has associated with Intersec as a Platinum Sponsor of the show. Previously for four consecutive years, we were Gold Sponsors for the show. We consider Intersec as one of the largest security shows in the world and it has helped us achieve maximum exposure. This show has always been a great platform for us to increase our visibility and gain access to a new set of customers who are interested in our solutions. This year’s show has also brought us some promising leads which we hope to capitalize on. We demonstrated some of our latest product offerings and also highlighted some of our major successful global deployments, particularly in city surveillance, airports, metros and industrial projects,” said Milind Borkar, Vice President of Sales, Infinova, Middle East, Africa and SAARC. As a Platinum sponsor, Infinova was advertised prominently all over the venue through video presence on digital screen, as well as through exclusive advertising on trade show bags, outdoor hoardings, and much more. Infinova showcased their latest technology offerings which included face recognition solutions, H.265, 2/ 4/ 5MP cameras, Starlight series, thermal, explosion proof, and edge-analytics enabled cameras, NVR, video management software, and so on. Infinova occupied an island space right at the entrance of Saeed Hall 1, which helped them design their booth effectively in an innovative large structure imitating the look of an Infinova bullet camera to captivate the visitors attention. For the first time, Infinova introduced Augmented Reality and Led Video Fan to demonstrate features of their most popular products. Infinova was the only company in the exhibition using Augmented Reality as a solution to showcase its surveillance products and features thereof to attract customers. The LED Video fan also helped Infinova showcase their 3D virtual models of cameras in a very unique way. Here are some highlights from the show The Intersec Show was bigger and better than previous years, and the footfall was also impressive, particularly during the first and second days of the show. More than 41,000 visitors gathered during the 3-day duration of the show. Infinova had an opportunity to interact with several new visitors during the show which included consultants, end users and new system integrators.

CNL Protects European Critical Infrastructure

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaFebruary 10, 2018November 14, 202402 mins

Gasunie, the leading Dutch natural gas infrastructure and transportation company has recently selected IPSecurityCenter™ to integrate and manage critical security assets across the Netherlands and Germany. The CNL IPSecurityCenter PSIM was chosen following a lengthy and detailed tender selection process throughout 2017, and will be delivered by CNL Software’s Dutch partner, Mactwin Security, as part of a 10-year contract. Whilst PSIM platforms have traditionally focused on core security subsystems, there is increasing demand for companies to address the proliferation of IoT devices, sensors and related subsystems. Being entirely agnostic to the type of underlying subsystem, IPSecurityCenter is perfectly placed to leverage all technologies that support the overall security mission for Gasunie. “We take great pride in the quality of our software, and the people and supporting services that accompany it,” commented James Condron, Global VP Sales and Marketing for CNL Software, on the award, “Not only does this project further underline our credentials in the critical national infrastructure market, it also demonstrates our strategy to partner with best of breed providers in a variety of territories. We are delighted to have been selected for such a prestigious European project and look forward to working closely with the teams at Mactwin Security and Gasunie.” CNL Software’s IPSecurityCenter PSIM Solution provides a single view of organizations critical security and life safety systems, increasing emergency preparedness, delivering intelligence to the point of need and providing process guidance to enhance security responses.

Dahua DB10 Wi-Fi Video Doorbell

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaFebruary 10, 2018November 14, 202403 mins

Dahua Technology has released its first battery powered, Wi-Fi video doorbell – DB10. As the society rapidly develops, people’s social circles are expanding. They are either in a get-together, in a vacation overseas, or at work; they spend less time at home. Traditional digital doorbells become less helpful to residents who are always on the go. With no network connectivity and no video recording, the householder is likely to miss important visitors and information. To solve these problems, Dahua releases the Wi-Fi video doorbell DB10 to enable you to answer the door from anywhere. Mobile App & Cloud Services: With an app in the mobile phone and cloud services, one can answer the door from anywhere in the world. The app will forward in near real-time a video call which can be controlled and reviewed from the other side of the globe. Short-time charge for long-time use: DB10 supports up to 5 months’ service period in a single charge and can be recharged in 3.5 hours, enabling one to spend as less time and attention in maintenance as possible. Wire-free installation and Wi-Fi connection: DB10 is easy to install and use. Requiring no cabling or punching, one can just install the doorbell oneself. Clear image and wide angle FOV: DB10 supports up to 1080p HD video intercom with super wide horizontal field of view (FOV=140°). These enable one to look around the house or through the cell phone clearly who is visiting, largely reducing the risk of mistakenly letting someone unknown in. PIR detection with 5 configurable zones: This enables one to set up advanced motion detection with specific detection areas, allowing one to detect approaching visitors while greatly reducing false alarms.

Banker’s Legal Guide to Deal with Phishing Scams and Cyber Crimes in India

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaFebruary 9, 2018November 14, 2024014 mins

Online banking has revolutionized banking transactions whereby money could be transferred at a single click. It has been a time saver and has been an extremely convenient method to undertake commercial transactions. However, it has led to litigations against banks as well, as with online banking also come phishing emails. Phishing emails in these cases are those which purport to have been sent by the bank with the look and feel of a legitimate email. They ask the user to enter their username and password to reconfirm their accounts, with invariabe threats that if the confirmation is not made, the account would be frozen immediately. In many cases these emails are spoofed also whereby a third party sends an email using the email id of the bank, but that can be easily identified by reading the complete header of the email. Many users panic on receiving such emails and immediately give out their personal sensitive data like banking passwords to third parties purporting to be representing the bank. They realize that they have been duped only when money is withdrawn by such third parties from their bank accounts. There has been a slew of litigation against banks whereby the victims of phishing scams file complaints against the banks under the Information Technology Act, 2000. The grounds on which such complaints are filed attracts Section 43, Section 43A and Section 72A of the Information Technology Act. Section 43 deals with unauthorised access, and the complainant in most of the cases alleges violation of Section 43A which is for accessing or securing access to a computer, computer system or computer network without permission of the owner or the person in charge. However, banks have a very strong legal defence to this cause because the unauthorised access is done by a third party and not by the bank. The banks on receipt of any information from an online banking services user that his account has been wrongfully debited, must ask him if he responded to any email asking for his password, and also asks him to submit documentary proof of that email to the bank. If the user admits that he has replied to such phishing email, the bank requires him to submit a letter to the bank to that effect in order to enable the bank to freeze his account, whereby further unauthorised money transfer from his account could be stopped. The bank should intimate the user by an official letter to file a complaint with the cyber crime cell, and the bank should also file an FIR against the beneficiary account holders in whose accounts the money has been unauthorisedly credited. This is important to prove the proactive efforts of the bank in a litigation by a victim against the bank under the Information Technology Act. Section 72A of the Information Technology Act for punishment for disclosure of information in breach of lawful contract reads as under: Save as otherwise provided in this Act or any other law for the time being in force, any person including an intermediary who, while providing services under the terms of lawful contract, has secured access to any material containing personal information about another person, with the intent to cause or knowing that he is likely to cause wrongful loss or wrongful gain discloses, without the consent of the person concerned, or in breach of a lawful contract, such material to any other person shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years, or with a fine which may extend to five lakh rupees, or with both.” The main contention of the complainant would be that the bank has access to his password and misused it. However, as per RBI norms all banks have 128 bit encryption of passwords and the bank does not have any access to the same. The complainants in most cases attempt to bring the bank within the definition of an ‘Intermediary’ under the Information Technology Act; however, the exceptions to intermediary liability under Section 79 of the Information Technology Act, 2000, apply to a bank in this case because of the following reasons: The function of the bank is limited to providing access to a communication system over which information made available by third parties is transmitted or temporarily stored. The bank does not- i) initiate the transmission, ii) select the receiver of the transmission, and iii) select or modify the information contained in the transmission The bank observes due diligence while discharging his duties under this Act and also observes such other guidelines as the Central Government may prescribe in this behalf. The banks are required to maintain ISO 27001 standards because they handle confidential and sensitive personal data of users of their services. In brief, the banks need to undertake the following steps in order to be able to succeed in any litigation against them: They should provide a handbook to the online banking services users at the time they apply for such services. The handbook should mention directions for safe use of online banking and should also contain complete information about phishing emails and scams, including information on how users can protect themselves from such phishing attacks. The online banking services application should have an Indemnity clause, whereby the user indemnifies the bank. The terms and conditions of online banking should contain Indemnity clauses with respect to password of the user, online transactions and use of bank’s services. There should be a security tips page which warns users of phishing emails each time they log in for online banking. Customers/ users should be proactively informed about all the Cyber threats. There should be Cyber security and Cyber law compliance panel. This panel should comprise of cyber security experts who should ensure that proper cyber security measures are always in place and the cyber lawyer in the panel should ensure that the online banking user agreement clauses are up-to-date to restrict the bank’s liability in an environment where new cyber crimes get…

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Milestone Reforms Security System At Guatemalan ‘Safe City’ Las Ramblas de Cayalá

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaFebruary 9, 2018November 14, 202405 mins

Milestone Systems’ open platform IP video management software (VMS) helps giving peace of mind to the residents and visitors of Las Ramblas in Cayala City, Guatemala. Milestone Systems’ XProtect® Expert software, an open platform technology, was chosen for managing IP-networked video and maintaining continual surveillance over the city’s projects. Network video cameras from Axis Communications are also used, some with crossline detection video analytics. EMC Isilon servers provide the data storage. The open platform Milestone software is compatible with the previously installed security equipment unifying the interface between differences in brand, while featuring larger capacities (in its servers as well), which optimizes resources. The combined solution also integrates easily with existing human resources and procedures, making the process of obtaining valuable information, taking action and preventing incidents more efficient. Designed by urban planner Leon Krier, Cayalá is located in Guatemala’s capital city. His objective was to create a virtually independent city within the capital, away from crime and the problems known commonly to affect it. The initial project began in the 1980s when the land was purchased. The first residential areas that were built stood out due to their signature white walls but this closed city model led to some criticism related to class division and isolation of the Guatemalan upper class. As a result, the city’s residential community, Las Ramblas, is an open zone that forms a part of the commercial area and the Cayalá offices. Las Ramblas and the project’s future residential phases do not have walls, but are instead open, connected areas. It was exactly this aspect of Las Ramblas that led to its security systems – specifically those designed for open areas – being put to the test. The goal was to maintain the same standard of existing security among the other phases of the Cayalá project. A plan that integrates technology, infrastructure and people In order to carry out a challenge of such magnitude, the city selected Milestone Systems XProtect Expert software as its technological platform. Working together with human resources and processes, it provides the necessary information to take action and prevent security incidents.n Cayalá there are more than 1,500 residences, over 400 offices and businesses, and over 50 lofts. At times, the area involves more than 20,000 visitors daily. Thus, one of the clear and principal objectives was to offer a safe environment for visitors and residents; as a result, Cayalá took on the idea of being a ‘Safe City’ from the beginning. Reaping the benefits of a successful program With an investment of over 2 million dollars in technology, Cayalá has been able to introduce the concept of a ‘Safe City.’ The routes of its residents and visitors alike are monitored thanks to a combination of over 120 elements provided by human resources, processes and technologies, which together make it possible to obtain information, take action and prevent security breaches.

IndigoVision Secures Expo Centre Sharjah

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaFebruary 8, 2018November 14, 202404 mins

Established in 1977 by Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry, the Expo Centre Sharjah was the first of its kind in the United Arab Emirates. After its recent expansion, the Expo Centre Sharjah is at the forefront of exhibitions and conventions in the region; most notably the 2017 Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) that attracted 2.38 million visitors over 11 days. The previous security system installed on the site had multiple issues including camera blind spots and skipping frames on recorded footage, which led to many important incidents being missed or not recorded properly. With high value exhibitions and conventions regularly taking place exhibitors were at a loss so the Expo Centre Sharjah needed a new security solution to be implemented to rectify the issues. Solution With stability and visibility concerns highlighted with the existing system, an end-to-end solution from IndigoVision was provided by authorised partner Reyami Technologies to thoroughly address the concerns cited. A total of 137 IndigoVision cameras were installed on the site including BX400 HD minidome cameras, BX500 HD PTZ cameras and BX600 HD bullet/ fixed cameras to replace the existing SD quality cameras and to cover blind spots across the facility. The new cameras provided HD video image quality, improved frame-rate (up to 30fps) and less storage requirements due to IndigoVision’s optimised H.264 video codec. Expo Centre Sharjah operators praise the power and speed of investigating incidents now with IndigoVision’s Control Center, security management software, and Enterprise NVR-AS 4000s. Utilising functionality within Control Center such as pursuit mode, map-based monitoring, real time alarm tracking and thumbnails; operators can identify incidents in a fraction of the time with bulletproof evidence as a result of Digital Watermarking’s dual-stage encryption protection. Two control rooms are located on site with the main control room used for monitoring all cameras, and the secondary control room used for monitoring selected cameras during the exhibitions and conventions. IndigoVision’s Mobile Center is also utilised by operators to view important cameras on portable devices when they are on the move, giving Expo Centre Sharjah a truly end-to-end solution. With stability and visibility concerns addressed, Expo Centre Sharjah was able to receive their investment back in one year and provide a safer and securer facility for their exhibitors and attendees. “TPursuit mode and thumbnails have helped us identify incidents that would have cost us a million AED if we didn’t have this solution installed. Within a year of installing an IndigoVision solution, we got our investment back ” – Faisal Pothu Kandiyil IT Manager, Expo Centre Sharjah

Axis First Thermal Camera in P-Line

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaFebruary 7, 2018November 14, 202403 mins

In launching the first thermal cameras in its P-line – Axis Communications is bringing the benefits of thermal imaging to a broader range of customers and environments than ever before. The cost-effective cameras deliver thermal imaging capabilities to small and mid-size systems with budget limitations – such as schools, care environments and independent retailers – allowing for intrusion detection and incident identification, without compromising individuals’ identities. Thermal technology is renowned for ensuring reliable detection with a low rate of false alarms, but until now the cost of high-quality thermal imaging has been beyond the reach of organizations with limited budgets. The new AXIS P1280-E thermal network camera is an indoor/ outdoor camera with a flexible form factor that allows the thermal sensor unit to be placed in locations with limited space and it comes with a wide range of mounting accessories for both wall, ceiling or recessed installations. AXIS P1290 thermal network camera is an indoor camera protected in a dome casing for discretion. Ideally, they can be used as a cost-effective detector with visual confirmation for safety of both people and property in numerous environments. The cameras have built-in analytics such as AXIS video motion detection that can send an alert when it detects motion from moving objects within a predefined area. The cameras also support AXIS camera application platform, which is compatible with a broad range of third-party applications. Martina Lundh, Global Product Manager at Axis Communications explains the benefits of thermal imaging: “In environments where the privacy of individuals is paramount – for example schools and care homes – thermal imaging detects incidents without revealing personal details of the people in the image. Together with analytics these new cameras can trigger alerts or alarms in response to patient or resident falls, allowing staff to take immediate action.”